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Ornament with Goat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular silver ornament with a central hole. The ornament has a raised design featuring goats or similar horned animals. The goats are positioned with their heads facing outward and their bodies curving around the central hole. The metal has a dark patina and appears worn, with a small patch of green corrosion visible at the top left edge. The background of the image is purple. The ornament is titled "Ornament with Goat" and is by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd century BCE
Medium
Silver
Culture
North China
Dimensions
600 × 572 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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